Description
Crock Pot Cashew Chicken is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and crunchy cashews, perfect for easy weeknight dinners that your family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup lightly toasted cashews
- 2 sliced green onions
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Slice into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place chicken pieces in the crock pot and pour sauce over them. Stir gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or on high for about 2 hours until chicken is tender.
- Ten minutes before serving, stir in toasted cashews to warm them while retaining their crunch.
- Transfer portions onto plates or bowls, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition. Swap cashews for peanuts or almonds if desired to explore different flavors. For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.